Request For Proposals #26-032 To Design-Build-Finance A New City Hall

The City of Rialto is seeking qualified developers to deliver a new City Hall through a Design-Build-Finance public-private partnership structured as a lease-leaseback transaction on its 6.6-acre property located at 150 S. Palm Ave. The project aims to replace the existing 22,000 square foot facility with a modern, scalable building designed to accommodate a growing workforce and community needs, with the scope encompassing programming, design, financing, construction, tenant improvements, and the relocation of an existing on-site solar panel system. The selected developer will enter into a long-term ground lease for the property and a concurrent leaseback agreement with the City, which retains the right to purchase the facility for $1.00 at the conclusion of a lease term not to exceed 30 years. The entire project must be fully completed within two years of lease execution, and all Phase I deliverables—including conceptual designs, building programs, sustainability plans, and financing proposals—become City property regardless of whether the project advances to construction. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by September 4, 2026, in a single PDF containing all required certifications and attachments, with late or non-compliant submissions deemed non-responsive. The evaluation process prioritizes overall value over lowest price, weighting factors such as development concept (25%), financial proposal (20%), relevant experience (20%), team qualifications (15%), schedule and delivery approach (10%), references and litigation history (5%), and public engagement strategy (5%). Offerors must demonstrate proven experience in P3 development, government facility projects, and land leasing arrangements, with key personnel including a qualified developer, architect, and contractor forming the core of the proposal team. Mandatory certifications include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Conflict Disclosure Form, Debarment and Suspension Certification, and Non-Discrimination Certification—all completed and signed—while socioeconomic status as a minority-, woman-, veteran-, or small-disadvantaged business may be self-identified but is not required for eligibility. The City does not require UEI or CAGE codes, nor does it disclose estimated contract value or payment terms; all financial commitments will be determined through competitive proposal responses. No standard FAR clauses apply; instead, all contractual obligations are defined through the solicitation’s custom attachments and project-specific agreements including a phased Predevelopment Agreement leading to a Guaranteed Maximum Price and final Development Agreement. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act, local building codes, and municipal conflict-of